The 5 Best Discover Library and Archives Canada Podcast Episodes
1) A Look inside the Preservation Centre
Ever wonder where Library and Archives Canada (LAC) stores, protects and preserves Canada’s diverse and rich documentary heritage? Join us for this episode as we take you on a walking tour of LAC’s Pr...Show More
2) Sifting through LAC’s Cookbook Collection
In this episode, we sit down with Erika Reinhardt, archivist at Library and Archives Canada, to discuss LAC’s cookbook collection. We discuss how culture and technology have shaped these books and rec...Show More
3) Call to Duty: Canadian Nursing Sisters
During the First World War, more than 3,000 women volunteered with the Canadian Expeditionary Force. This force was created by Canada for service overseas, with nurses working as fully enlisted office...Show More
4) Tommy Burns: The Hanover Heavyweight
Our guest today, Dan McCaffery, believes Tommy Burns is considered one of the best pound for pound boxers who ever lived. Measuring a mere 5’7”, Burns was the shortest man ever to hold the world heavy...Show More
5) Canada 150: Reflect and Reimagine
As Canada marks its 150th year as a nation, we look back on our past with immense pride, but also with a critical eye. In this episode we teamed up with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Cou...Show More
6) Porter Talk #6: Porters and the Making of Modern Canada
In the final episode of Porter Talk, we dive into how union gains paved the way for a brighter future for Black communities in Canada. This fight for basic human rights significantly contributed to a ...Show More
7) Porter Talk: Episode 6 Trailer
In the final episode of Porter Talk, we dive into how union gains paved the way for a brighter future for Black communities in Canada. This fight for basic human rights significantly contributed to a ...Show More
8) Porter Talk #5: The Women Who Stood With Porters
Join us as we meet some of the strong and devoted women who stood with porters. Without their commitment and persistence, union gains would not have been possible in light of the men’s absence while w...Show More
9) Porter Talk: Episode 5 Trailer
Join us as we meet some of the strong and devoted women who stood with porters. Without their commitment and persistence, union gains would not have been possible in light of the men’s absence while w...Show More
10) Porter Talk #4: The Long Fight for Porters' Rights
Join us as we delve into the inhumanity of portering, and the long fight for porters’ rights. (Episode 4) TranscriptNarrator Biographies